Sony HX10V vs Sony WX1
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
Sony HX10V vs Sony WX1 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Sony HX10V versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the HX10V (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX10V was introduced 2 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HX10V matches up versus the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX10V vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX1
HX10V | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony HX10V
WX1 | HX10V |
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Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX1
HX10V | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony HX10V vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V comes with external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Sony HX10V versus Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX10V against the WX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX10V vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and WX1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX10V with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX10V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 gr (0.52 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $616 | $149 |